Drawing its name from the glamorous coupés produced during the 1950s and ‘60s, the C3 Grand Tourer watch features an eye-catching dial that pays homage to the elegantly textured dashboards of old, a feature that is reminiscent of one of the first timepieces that Christopher Ward ever released, the C3 Malvern Chronograph, which was inspired by the dashboard of an Aston Martin.

The C3 Grand Tourer’s two lateral bi-compax subdials each bear an azzuré finish designed to play with the light to create a pleasing visual effect; elsewhere, applied Arabic numerals and dot markers add depth. There are two different dial configurations available for the new timepiece, the first has a domed silver white finish and the second a vintage blue complemented by silver-white subdials and Old Radium SuperLumiNova numerals.

Matching the sleek curves of vintage touring cars, the C3 Grand Tourer is encased in an adapted version of the case used by Christopher Ward’s premium Grand Malvern dress collection.

With graceful, arcing lugs, and a combination of polished and brushed steel surfaces that create a slimming effect on the wrist, the case ensures that the C3 Grand Tourer can be a subtle companion when it needs to be. But for those moments when extra engine growl is required, piston-style pushers and the engraving of our twin flag emblem onto its crown and backplate prove this is a watch committed to grandeur as much as detail.

The C3 Grand Tourer is powered by a gold-plated Ronda 5021.D, a Swiss-made quartz chronograph accurate to -10/+20 seconds a month. A movement already relied upon by Christopher Ward for previous releases including the C7 Rapide Chronograph Quartz, the 5021.D features small second, central stop second and 30-minute counter capabilities, in addition to a date wheel that displays at 6 o’clock on the dial.

The C3 Grand Tourer is priced at £395 / $455 and is available with a Tiber leather strap in camel, tan or black.